KS1 Teacher - Sandford St Martin

Dorset Council UK; Wareham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading primary school is seeking a passionate KS1 teacher to join their dedicated team. The position offers an initial one-year contract with part-time hours, a supportive environment, and delightful children. Candidates should be committed and enthusiastic about teaching while promoting wellbeing and job satisfaction.

Benefits

Support for wellbeing and job satisfaction

Professional development opportunities

Modern classroom spaces

Extensive outdoor facilities including Forest School

Qualifications

• Committed to delivering quality education and nurturing children.
• Ability to model excellent behavior consistently.

Responsibilities

• Teach a mixed age Year 1/2 class for 14.3 hours per week.
• Support children's wellbeing and development in a nurturing environment.

Skills

Strong teamwork skills

Approachable and friendly

Job description

LEARN - LOVE - LAUGH: at Sandford St Martin’s CE VA Primary.

Sandford St Martin's CE VA Primary School is seeking to appoint a passionate and skilled KS1 teacher as soon as possible to teach one of our mixed age Year 1/2 classes. The role is for 14.3hrs per week (8.45am - 3.15pm Thursday - Friday, with paid PPA time at 10% of contract) for an initial 1 year contract from September 2025 to August 2026.

We are looking to appoint a teacher who is committed and passionate when it comes to teaching and nurturing children well. Our school is big on relationships so you need to be approachable, friendly and have strong teamwork skills alongside genuine passion for supporting children to be their best. We can offer modern, purposeful classroom spaces and extensive outdoor facilities (including a dedicated Forest School space).

We also offer a genuine commitment to reducing your workload, whilst supporting your wellbeing, job satisfaction and professional development. You would be ably supported by a dedicated teaching team, support staff team, senior leadership team and admin/site staff.

Most of all - we can offer you delightful, captivating and sparky children. Ofsted said our children are 'exceptional' leading to behaviour and attitudes being graded as Outstanding (Nov 2022). This takes daily effort, excellent modelling from adults and consistent compassion.

For a fuller introduction to our school, please visit http://www.sandfordprimary.dorset.sch.uk/

Arranging a visit to Sandford St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email [e-mail].

• Please contact the school to find out more. We'd love to meet you and show round if you can get to us.
• This job will be advertised in other places and may be closed sooner than advertised if this means we can secure the right person for these classes.
  
  

Applications for this position close at midnight on Monday 23 June 2025 with interviews to be confirmed on either Friday 27 June or Monday 30 June.